next-gen
adjective
: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation
next-gen medicines
Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.—
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Eric AdamsThose plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.—Justin Engel
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Under the deal, Nvidia will sell 18,000 next-gen Blackwell chips to power the Kingdom’s first supercomputer.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 14 May 2025
Proper features a Recovery Suite with next-gen bio-optimization technology such as multi-wave-length pulsed electromagnetic fields, molecular hydrogen therapy, light and sound therapy, oxygen therapy.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Instead, the sources say Apple is considering blaming the price increase on next-gen features.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 12 May 2025
The visuals are a massive step up, with next-gen lighting, dense crowds, and immersive environments—all built natively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Expect more dynamic missions, smarter AI, and a richer, open world that reacts to your choices in ways never seen before in the series.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Catherine Baab, Quartz, 14 May 2025
Proper features a Recovery Suite with next-gen bio-optimization technology such as multi-wave-length pulsed electromagnetic fields, molecular hydrogen therapy, light and sound therapy, oxygen therapy.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Instead, the sources say Apple is considering blaming the price increase on next-gen features.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 12 May 2025
The visuals are a massive step up, with next-gen lighting, dense crowds, and immersive environments—all built natively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Expect more dynamic missions, smarter AI, and a richer, open world that reacts to your choices in ways never seen before in the series.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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